Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Summer Update

I haven't updated in a while. I woke up, it's almost 3am, and I can't sleep. I figure there's no better time to update the blog! :-)

This summer has flown by like no other. Like, I can't even believe that I'm back to work in two weeks. I have been keeping the roads hot between here and Columbus. I have spent a lot of time down there with Robbie this summer...trying to take advantage while I'm out of school. He has come up here a lot too, and he'll actually be here this weekend and the next. I can't wait until he is here all the time!! We are hoping and praying that this job search will not be a long one. We went to the beach in June. It was one of the best trips ever!!! We got some really cool pics on the beach, and I LOVE them! We ate at a lot of cool restaurants and probably gained about ten pounds while we were gone!! It was so nice to just get away with my sweetheart. I am still in awe that this wonderful person is in my life. I have never met someone more amazing and special, and I am so blessed to share my life with him! He is the love of my life, and I look ahead, with great excitement, to our future! :-)

I am having a Thirty One party next Saturday. They have the CUTEST stuff!! Lots of cool monogrammed purses, cool stationary, things for the home, etc. Mom is doing the food for me; we will being having brunch, and I know it will great. I bought the party supplies for it last week, and they are too cute. I am using hot pink! I hope that it will be a fun morning with the girls for all!

I have been working in my classroom the last couple of weeks, and I must say that I like it better than I ever have before. I used fabric on my bulletin boards this year, and I like it MUCH better than using paper. It makes a huge difference in the look of my room. I am working very hard to make my room a true standards based room. I still have a ways to go, but it's definitely getting there. I'm looking forward to getting my class roll, so I can begin putting the kids names on the different things that are labeled. That's always fun. I have been working at the TRC a lot as well, and that's always fun. I am able to use my creative energy there, and I love it! I have made some really cool things for my room there. The staff there is so nice and helpful, and it's always a pleasant experience there. I am trying to get myself back into school mode; I'm actually getting really ready to go back. I really like structure in my life, and in the summer, there is NONE of that! I like having my routine, and the summer doesn't provide that. I'm sure I will miss the summer when I am back in school, but I am hoping for my best year yet with work.

Trent is doing great...growing, growing, growing! He has had a busy and eventful summer...his 1st birthday, lots of pool time, his first haircut, etc. Lots of cool happenings for our little man! We are so blessed to be a part of his precious life and love him so much! He will be walking soon...AHHH! He will be everywhere!

Cheer is going GREAT!!! We have camp next week, and I am SOOOO excited to get our routine. Our squad gets along so well and are really working so hard this year. We are VERY excited about the season and can't wait to bring home FOUR 1st place trophies! :-)

Well, that's it for now. Macy and I are ready to go back to bed!

-B

Friday, July 3, 2009

Friday, June 5, 2009

My Sweetness...


Playing some pool at Richard and Shelee's place...

After church at Robbie's parents' house...



I love this boy more than words could ever say! :-)

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Random Updates

-I can't seem to stop smiling these days, and I can't seem to cease thanking my Savior for carrying me through these most difficult last three years. Thank you, Lord, for standing firm on Your promises to me! YOU are my everything, and I pray that I will ALWAYS give you all the glory! I have learned so much that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and I thank you for teaching me those valuable lessons...even in the most difficult of times. Praise You, my sweet Jesus!
-Macy goes to the vet tomorrow for her second round of shots since I have had her. I feel so sorry for her!!
-Lucy is spending the night with me tonight. She has been begging me for two weeks, so we are going to have a slumber party tonight!
-Trent's 1st birthday is rapidly approaching...June 14th!
-I am counting the minutes until I am in Columbus tomorrow. I can't wait to see my sweetheart! It's so hard being away from him, but we have the whole summer ahead that I can be there while I am off from work. I love this boy more than words could ever say!
-We had a great Memorial Day weekend at the lake. Mom, Dad, Brenton, Christa, Robbie, and I had a blast! We just chilled out, fished, went out on the boat, played cards, went shopping, and grilled out! It was so relaxing and much needed for all of us!
-Robbie and I had been shopping in Dick's Sporting Goods a couple of weeks ago, and I had saw a pink tackle box that I wanted, but I didn't get it. Robbie surprised me on Friday when he got to my apartment to leave for the lake...he had bought it for me, so I was decked out this weekend with my pink fishing rod that Daddy bought me and my pink tackle box from Robbie. Hey, you can still be stylish when you are fishing!
-I leave tomorrow for Columbus. I am going to cook dinner tomorrow night when I get there. Robbie's mom and I are going shopping on Friday while he is working. Friday night, Robbie and I are going to buy him some new dress pants for work. Saturday, I am going to Shelee's bridal shower at Robbie's parents' home and then he and I are going to stay down there for the night instead of driving back to Columbus and then driving back down there Sunday morning for church. It will just be easier this way. I love Robbie's family and look forward to seeing them all this weekend! They are just precious! :-)
-Macy stayed with Nana while we were at the lake this past weekend. They had a great time!
-I took a bunch of Macy's things...her carrier, two dresses, her overnight bag...to get monogrammed yesterday! I can't wait to see how they turn out!

-B :-)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

A Weekend at Lake Weiss


The view from our condo...it was GORGEOUS!!!!!

Robbie and I fishing on the dock...trying to catch a big fish!!

Brenton and Christa fishing on the dock...

Daddy caught a MONSTER catfish! We are going to have a YUMMY fish fry!!
Mom and Dad celebrated 28 years of marriage while we were at the lake!



My sweetheart...My dream come true...My angel

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

My Robbie

I love this boy! Here are just a few reasons why:

1. He has the character of Christ and shows his love for me the same way that Christ shows His love for his church.
2. He makes me get on the road to go home before it gets dark, because he worries about me driving by myself at night.
3. He endures my many trips to the pet stores to buy new things for Macy.
4. He loves me just the way I am.
5. He never lets me pump my own gas.
6. He gives me sweet kisses on my forehead, and he's always reaching for my hand when we are in the car together.
7. Speaking of, he always lets me control the AC and radio in the car, and he always lets me have the remote control, too.
8. He has the sweetest family ever, and he treats them with respect and admiration.
9. He makes it his job to calm my fears and insecurities.
10. He makes random trips to the store for me.
11. He gets nervous about being around my Daddy, because he really wants them to have a good relationship.
12. He doesn't just tell me that he loves me, he SHOWS me that he does.
13. He says the most heartfelt blessings each time we sit down to eat.
14. He is the most amazing person that I have ever met in my life.
15. He has proved me wrong, because I never thought that a love like this truly existed! He is my dream come true! :-)

-B

Friday, May 15, 2009

Columbus Bound

I am headed down to Columbus after school today to see my sweetheart. We are going to dinner with Robbie's parents tomorrow night. We'll go to church Sunday and then go eat lunch with his family at his grandparents' house. I am so looking forward to some time with my sweet Robbie! What a blessing he is to me, and I am so thankful that the Lord has brought him in to my life. I am amazed at this wonderful man. Next weekend, we will spend the weekend at the lake with my Dad, Mom, brother, and sister in law. We will leave on Friday and come back on Monday. We are really looking forward to this! :-)

Five school days are left. It is so hard to believe that I will soon be entering my third year of teaching. It seems like just yesterday that I was walking across the stage at KSU for my graduation. How time does fly! I am so ready for summer. I love my students and will miss them, but I know that we are all ready for a break. I am ready to have some days of rest and relaxation by the pool! Speaking of, I got TWO swimsuits last night at Aeropostale for $16 each!!! I was so excited for myself! There's nothing like a good deal!

Well, I'm off to Columbus for a weekend with my sweetness. I can't wait to see him! :-)

Friday, May 1, 2009

Hello, Weekend! It's Nice to See You! :-)

-Tonight, we have our parent meeting for WHS cheerleading.
-After that, I am going to see Lauren and Lindy play softball. One of my students also plays and will be playing at the same time on a different field, so I plan on walking over and seeing him play for a few minutes as well.
-Tomorrow morning, I have a meeting to attend with some friends of mine.
-Tomorrow at 2PM is Lauren and Lindy's 7th birthday party! They are growing up way too quickly!
-Tomorrow night, I'll be going out in Kennesaw for dinner.
-Sunday will be church, then Bible study at Church of the Apostles with my sweet Britt! YAY!

A busy weekend ahead, but it's going to be a fun one!!

15 DAYS LEFT OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!!! :-)

-B

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

All About Macy :-)

1. Macy wakes up in the morning VERY ready to play!
2. Macy gets sleepy at night around 7:00, and at that point, you can barely even get her to lift her head up!
3. Macy had another article of clothing added to her wardrobe last night: a pink, sailor dress!
4. Macy LOVES her big brother, Brigsby!
5. Macy also loves her Nana and looks forward to her "mid day potty break" with Nana each day while Mommy is at work!
6. Macy loves to sleep in her Mommy's closet under where her clothes hang.
7. Macy loves to chew on Mommy's fingers!
8. Macy made her first trip to WES last night, and she was loved by all!
9. Macy does not like her crate.
10. Macy likes to snuggle up close to anyone who will snuggle with her!
11. Macy now has her doggie tag: a pink heart with "Diva" on one side and her name and Mommy's phone number on the other side.
12. Macy does not like grass; she will only walk around and potty in the bark.
13. Macy gets nervous in the car.
14. Macy has yet to bark for her Mommy!
15. Macy's middle name (Hope) has sentimental meaning for her Mommy.
16. Macy was almost named Daisy, but her Mommy knew that she just looked like a Macy.
17. Macy's Mommy's friend bought Macy's sister. Her name is Bella Noelle Dobson, and she looks just like Macy.
18. Macy's ears are a little darker than the rest of her body.
19. Macy is sweet as candy.
20. Macy is a blessing to her Mommy! :-)

Monday, April 27, 2009

Macy's First Trip To The Vet!!!

Macy made her first visit to the vet on Friday after school. She currently weighs one pound and nine ounces. She is a real chunk, let me tell you! She is perfectly healthy! There was only one minor problem in that she has too much yeast in her ears. Our vet said that this is common with new puppies. He gave us some drops that he said should clear it right up. I have to do them morning and night, three drops each time. She has done really great with them so far. She is eating very well and sleeps great too. She has also done exceptionally well with using the potty outside; there have only been a couple of accidents. When we take her outside, she squats right down and takes care of her business. I have been so proud of her!

On another note, when I went to pick up Macy last week, there was only one girl left in the litter. Well, I sent pictures of Macy to my aunt and she showed them to her friend, Lisa, who she works with. Lisa went crazy and actually went on Friday and bought Macy's sister!!!!! So, Macy's sister lives just down the road from us now! They named her Bella Noelle Dobson and will call her Bella. She looks just like Macy, and I was so glad to hear that Macy's sister will have a great home!!! Lisa and I have already been chatting about getting them together for play dates! Haha! We think that they would really love that!!!

Macy has been such a blessing to me already, and I am so thankful to have her! She loves to snuggle right up close to me, which of course I have no complaints about! Brigsby is getting warmed up to her as well! Oh, and Trent just thinks that she is the funniest thing ever! He just laughs at everything that she does!

A Few Random Things Going On...

1. I adore my sweet, new friend Brittany. God knew we needed each other, and he placed us in each other's lives at the most perfect time possible. B-SQUARED!
2. 19 days of school left!
3. Mom and Dad got me, Bubba, and Christa new fishing gear for Easter! We are all ready for the lake at the end of May!
4. Cheer try-outs at WHS are this week. Looking forward to a great year!
5. Lauren and Lindy's 7th birthday is Thursday! I cannot believe it! How time flies!
6. Trent has been sick with a double ear infection. He is a lot better, but still not 100%.
7. I have been so excited to meet many new friends over the past two weeks. It's always great to meet new friends!
8. I am so thankful for MARY and the many lessons that I have learned from that sweet woman's life.
9. I am going to the Shine Down concert at the Tabernacle next Tuesday with Ben! Julie refused to go, so I'm going in her place! Haha! I love my "big bro" Ben!
10. The Duck Derby is coming up on May 16th- always love going to the Duck Derby!
11. I adore my family and friends who were there for me during one of the toughest weeks of my life just a couple of weeks ago. Everyone knew just what to say and when to say it.
12. I had a great time at the Dogwood Festival and the Sweetwater Festival with Brit (and our many new friends) last weekend!
13. I am loving the singles Bible study at Church of the Apostles. I have been the last two weeks with Brit and am absolutely loving it, learning so much, and meeting some awesome new people!

Did I mention that there are only 19 days of school left? Oh yeah, I think I did, but it's definitely worth repeating!

-B

Easter Pictures

They loved their Easter baskets! :-)



Trent looking so handsome on Easter Sunday!




Lucy and Trent at Nana's house on Easter 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

My Newest Addition...Brigsby Has A Little Sister!!!!!

I am pleased to announce that I have a new addition! Brigsby is now a big brother!!!

Macy Hope Baggett
Born March 3, 2009
1 pound, Maltese

That's right! Another Maltese has been added to the Baggett family! Brigsby now has a little sister! He is already a great big brother to little Macy. Macy weighs just over 1 pound but will grow to be about 5 pounds full grown! She is 7 weeks old. She is playful, eating well, sleeping well, and 100% sweet!!! She loves to snuggle and sleep right up close to me! Macy will be taking her first trip to the vet tomorrow to get all checked out. Her mommy is VERY excited to go shopping to get her wardrobe started! I am ready to find the cutest bows to put in her cute little ears and of course we will need one of the collars with little jewels on it. And last but not least, the doggie swimsuits that Target has is a definite must have for Macy's summer adventures!

I am already completely in love with my new little sweetheart! I will post pictures of Macy soon, as well as some of Brigsby and Macy together! Check back soon! :-)

-B

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

This Sums It All Up...

"The harder you fall, the higher you bounce."

Monday, March 23, 2009

It's Monday Once Again...

-Mondays are no fun. When my alarm went off this morning, I was not a happy camper.
-DANCING WITH THE STARS tonight!!! I love it!!!
-Nana's 83rd birthday is Thursday. We are all going out for dinner in Rome!
-Spring Break is 9 days away. Will I make it???
-I am having Trent's pictures made over Spring Break at Portrait Innovations. This will be a surprise for my Mom and Carrie for Mother's Day. They have NO clue! SHHHH!! Don't tell!
-Trent has the "army crawl" mastered. Now if he can just start getting up on those knees!
-Daddy found Christa and I both a pink fishing rod this weekend! Yeah! We are so excited about our week at the lake this summer!
-I have decided that I'm going to get another DOG!! I want to get another maltese poodle just like Brigsby, but I'm going to get a girl this time so I'll have one of both. Brigsby needs a sibling! I have just started looking, so it may take a while to find one at a good price, but we'll see. I am very excited! I already have her name picked out! :-)
-I am going to start tanning this week. I can't stand looking at this pale skin anymore!!
-One of our Kindergarten students lost her dad in a tragic accident last Wednesday. Her sister is in 1st grade at WES too, and she has a younger sister as well. The girls will not be back to school for another week. Please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers. Such a devastating loss. I can't even imagine.
-Brenton and Christa's first anniversary is in a couple of weeks. They are going to Pigeon Forge to celebrate! YAY for one year of wedded bliss!
-I'm still on the diet. I weighed in this morning for the first time, and I lost 2 pounds last week, and that was without exercising! I wasn't able to exercise for most of the week b/c I had strep, so I'm looking forward to seeing how much I lose this week with exercise! Yeah! It's working!
-Looking forward to cooking a healthy dinner tonight. Grilled chicken, lima beans, and half of a baked potato...all within my diet! Yum Yum!
-I ordered me a shirt to wear for Cowyboy/Cowgirl Day in a couple of weeks. It is so cute.

Ready for what this week may bring! :-)

-B

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Our Precious Boy...


Everything goes in the mouth these days! We are still teething!



Trent is fascinated by remote controls! He also LOVES my cell phone!


Wearing his new kicks; I found them at Old Navy for $6, and they are ADORABLE!


I got Trent this toy for Christmas, and it was a great investment, because he LOVES it! He loves to push the buttons that light up and make it sing! :-)

Friday, March 20, 2009

Headed Back to KSU....But Not For My Master's!!

I have always been interested in interior design. I absolutely love it and have so much fun with it. Decorating my entire apartment last summer was heaven on earth for me! I have always wanted to learn more about it and possibly do it some on the side. However, it's always been one of those things that I thought I would never have the chance to do. BUT, last week, I decided that I am going to make it happen! You only live once! So, I started checking online for classes and such! I found out that KSU offers "Leisure and Life Enrichment Classes". Anyone can take them. You don't have to be KSU alumni. They have everything from photography classes, to cooking classes, to ballroom dance classes (which I think would be totally cool to do) to writing classes, etc. Pretty much anything you can think of! So, I found a class on Interior Design for Beginner's. I checked it out and read more about it and got SO excited!! It sounds awesome and is just what I have been looking for! So, I took the plunge and signed up! It is 5 weeks long and on Monday evenings. I am SO excited! The first class will be April 13th. If I like this class, then they have more interior design classes starting this summer that will be an extension off of this class. That would be awesome to do while I am out of school for the summer! I can't wait to get started with this and see where it goes! :-)

-B

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

"The Climb"

Miley Cyrus' new song...I just love it.

"The Climb"

I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head sayin
You'll never reach it

Every step I'm taking
Every move I make
Feels lost with no direction

My faith is shaking but
I got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high

Chorus:
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna want to make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes you're gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb...

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes they knock me down
But I'm not breaking
The pain I'm knowing
But these are the moments that
I'm going to remember most, yeah
Just to keep on going
And I got to be strong
Just keep on pushing on

Chorus:
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna want to make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes you're gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb...

Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith




Strep Throat...How Nice

So, I started feeling a bit yucky this weekend. I woke up yesterday morning to get ready for school and felt VERY yucky. I went on to school but made a doctor's appointment for after school. Well...went to the doctor and TA DA!!!......strep throat. How fun, how nice, how wonderful. No, I don't think so. So, I am now on anti-biotics and at home in my bed wishing I was at school for all of the fun St. Patty's Day festivities with my sweet kiddos. AND...I won't get to wear my cute St. Patrick's Day shirt that I got. This is not good. I am totally bummed and really hope the fever goes away so I can go back to school tomorrow. Doctor said take two days off, but if I'm better, I'm going back tomorrow. I do not like missing work.

Okay, I'm done whining.

-B

Monday, March 16, 2009

It's Monday...Only 4 Days Until Friday!!

-44 school days until summer, and three weeks until Spring Break.
-I love Miley Cyrus' new song, "The Climb". I heard it for the first time in the car last night, and I was literally fighting back tears.
-Browsed our book fair this morning at school and made out my wish list. There's some good stuff!
-Going to another baby consignment sale this weekend; Trent Bug is a little spoiled!
-Need to start tanning VERY badly! I might start this week.
-Just a few more Cheer Warrior practices until the big pep rally. Things are coming along nicely.
-I have all kinds of fun activities planned for St. Patrick's Day tomorrow. We will be having green milkshakes tomorrow afternoon!
-Still going strong on the diet...but I still don't like it.
-I've been brainstorming ideas of re-arranging my classroom next year. It needs a new look; going to change out where my desk is and where the kids tables are.
-This weather is insane. Snow two weekends ago, sunny last weekend, and rain all this weekend. WHAT???
-Got to see little Ethan yesterday. Just love that kiddo. He's too cute. His mom is pretty cool, too! :-)
-I want to visit Tellus. I haven't been yet and am anxious to go! We tried to go on a field trip there in April, but it didn't work out.
-It's crazy to me to think that my first little group that I had will be big 2nd graders next year! WOW! How time flies!
-We have really been digging in to some of our Science standards, and it has been so fun to teach!!
-Hope the weekend hurries and gets here!!

-B

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Taco Soup Recipe...This Is For You, Ingrid! :-)

I made a yummy taco soup this weekend. It is a Weight Watchers version, so it's healthy, too! It was super easy, super quick, and was still great when I re-heated it the next day. My bestie, Ingrid, asked about the recipe, so I decided to post it on the blog for everyone. Try it out sometime! :)

For all you Weight Watchers people, 1 cup of this soup= 1 point.

Taco Soup

1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 cans Mexican style chili beans, undrained (or you can substitute in black beans...your choice)
1 can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 and 1/2 cups water
1 can tomato sauce
1 can chopped green chile, undrained
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 package ranch style salad dressing mix (dry)


-Brown beef and drain.
-Stir in all other ingredients.
-Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.

Sounds easy enough, right??!!

Hope you all try it out and enjoy it as much as I did! :-)

-B